Fees: Professional counselling costs £50 per session, lasting for 1 hour. Payment is required by bank transfer at time of booking, this is to confirm your appointment. Contact me to discuss your specific needs and to make an appointment.
Sometimes it can be hard to see the wood for the trees and at any stage in your life, you can lose perspective and feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings. People come to counselling for many reasons. And You may be experiencing:
- Anxiety or stress
- Low mood or depression
- Low confidence or low self-esteem
- Bereavement, Grief or loss
- Work-related issues
- Past or current relationships issues
- Life’s challenges or Feeling stuck or uncertain about life
- Negative thinking or breaking negative patterns of behaviour
- Fears or phobias
- Difficult past experiences
Therapy offers a safe and non-judgemental space to explore these experiences and work towards meaningful change. Deciding to seek counselling and confront the challenges you’re facing is a significant and courageous first step that deserves recognition. It’s completely normal to feel anxious about starting counselling.
Understanding what to expect during your session can help you feel more prepared and ease any nervousness before your first appointment.
What to expect from counselling:
Whether you reach out by phone, email, or the contact form, the first step is a FREE telephone consultation. During this call we’ll discuss your specific needs and arrange your initial first appointment. In a safe and welcoming environment, your first session will include reviewing a contract, confidentiality agreement, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of your needs. This session also gives you the chance to experience working together, and by the end, you can decide whether to continue with more sessions, pause or take some time to reflect before making a decision.
Working together:
During our time together, I will work with warmth and sensitively using a non-directive approach offering empathy, unconditional positive regard and authenticity. I Provide a supportive, confidential and peaceful environment designed to foster a trusting relationship that will hopefully, empowering you to feel safe and accepted. You will have the time and space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours freely. As an integrative counsellor, I may incorporate various techniques tailored to support your unique needs, helping you move forward in a positive and healthier way at your own pace. Remember, the counselling sessions are your time to explore any issues you choose to share within a safe and confidential space.
But above all I want you to feel safe, heard, supported and understood.
